The Touareg V6 TDI clean diesel is powered by a 3.0L, turbocharged six
cylinder engine capable of producing 221 horsepower and an impressive 407
lbs-ft. of torque. Utilizing common rail injection and the most advanced
catalytic converter system in the world, it meets the most stringent
emission requirements of California and will be available in all
50-states.

The Touareg V6 TDI will define a completely new generation of extremely
economical and low emissions SUV’s, and reinforces Volkswagen
commitment to clean diesel technology as the most sensible alternative fuel
vehicle available today.

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The Touareg V6 TDI drastically reduces fuel costs with one of the most
advanced diesel engines of our times. On the highway it attains an
impressive 25 mpg according to EPA ratings, and with a fuel tank capacity
of 26.4 gallons it equates to a driving range of more than 600 miles to the
tank, all while emitting fewer emissions.

The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck that will run the 41st Annual Tecate
SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class is powered by a
5.5 liter V-12 clean diesel engine that produces 550 horsepower and 625
lbs.-ft. of torque.

Staying true to the off-road prowess that the Touareg is best known for,
the purpose-built Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck takes the Touareg’s
off-road tenaciousness to a whole new level. With a double A-Arm front
suspension that allows 25 inches of wheel travel, and a 4-link rear
suspension that allows 30 inches of wheel travel, combined with Fox Racing
Shocks, Eibach Coils and BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 off-road tires the
Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck should have little difficulty maneuvering the
highly difficult and technical 634 mile Baja 1000 course.

Chassis design and production was handled by Arciero Miller Racing
located in Foothill Ranch, California. The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck
features a wheelbase of 125 inches, overall length of 213 inches, width of
92 inches, an overall height of 78 inches and weighs 5650 pounds. The Race
Touareg TDI Trophy Truck Body was designed by the Volkswagen Design Center
located in Santa Monica, California.

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